Testimony continues in trial of three former prison guards charged in Robert Brooks’ death
Testimony continues on Wednesday in the trial of three former prison guards charged in the beating death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility.
‘A recipe for disaster:’ Ontario County leaders say current electric grid can’t keep up...
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — With an influx in new houses and businesses across Ontario County, local leaders worry about the current electric infrastructure & its ability to keep up with increasing demand. According to Chairman for the Ontario County Board of Supervisors and Canandaigua Town Supervisor Jared Simpson,...
Man arrested after being accused of shooting on Savannah Street near Strong Museum
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection to a shooting on Savannah Street that happened on Sept. 3. RELATED: Man, 53, shot on Savannah Street near the Strong Museum at night The shooting happened a few hundred feet from the Strong National Museum of Play, which was closed at...
‘The problem is getting worse’: Police chief notices rise in number of repeat offenders,...
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — Investigators in Ontario County say over the span of a week, O’Neil Lollis of Canandaigua was arrested five times on charges stemming from five different incidents. The City of Canandaigua Police Chief Matthew Nielsen explained that most of the charges against Lollis are considered minor...
Local insurer MVP Health cuts select plans due to healthcare costs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — We’ve heard from beneficiaries and brokers, now we’re hearing from insurers themselves. News 8 continues to cover nationwide cuts to select Medicare Advantage plans. MVP Health Care, a regional nonprofit health insurer, serves 17,000 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Rochester: making up...
Greece PD: Teens accused of shooting pellet guns at people and property
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On Monday evening, five teens were arrested by the Greece Police Department for allegedly shooting pellets from a vehicle, hitting people, signs, and cars. Officers responded to the area of English Road near Affinity Lane in Greece at 4:16 p.m. for reports of shots being fired from a vehicle....
Active police scene remains after shooting on Emerson Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police are investigating a shooting on Emerson Street between Sawdey Way and Backus Street in Rochester. Authorities said the scene remains active as of Tuesday night. A male victim has been confirmed, but his condition has not yet been released. Investigators have not shared any details...
Jimmy Z’s memorabilia up for auction following Brockport restaurant’s closure
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Months after closing its doors, Jimmy Z’s Plates & Shakes is giving fans a chance to own a piece of the Brockport staple. The restaurant is hosting a 48-hour auction on its Facebook page beginning Tuesday at 9 p.m. Photos of individual and grouped memorabilia items will be posted, and...
NYSEG and RG&E inspect 250,000+ poles, replace 14,000 in 2025
New York’s electric grid just got a major check-up. NYSEG and Rochester Gas & Electric announced they’ve inspected more than 250,000 utility poles so far in 2025 — part of a statewide effort to modernize the grid and prevent outages. The companies also replaced about 14,000 poles this year, with a goal of hitting...
Health insurance brokers guide customers through Medicare Advantage plans being discontinued
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Many Americans are in the market for a new health care plan. Last week, some providers notified clients that their Medicare Advantage plans would no longer be offered come the new year. Medicare offered federal health insurance, but Advantage plans provide more prescription coverage for customers....
